Black Box ACS253A-U-SM-R2 Datasheet

Brand: Black Box

Model: ACS253A-U-SM-R2

Category: Console extenders

Type: Datasheet

This manual is also suitable for

Combine VGA and DVI

video in your KVM

extension applications.

USB style connectors

for connecting mice,

keyboards, and

peripherals.

Multimode and single-

mode versions

available.

Remote unit has a

built-in 4-port USB hub.

Access video

equipment locally and

remotely.

Upgradable firmware.

Include cables and

adapters.

end both digital DVI and analog

VGA signals over fiber optic

cabling to a remote site with

these easy-to-install keyboard,

video, and mouse (KVM)

extenders from Black Box.

The ServSwitch™ DVI/VGA

Fiber Optic Extenders with USB

are ideal for any KVM application

that demands flexible video

connections and exceptional

video quality. Using fiber optic

cable not only keeps the video

signal immune to electrical

interference (which makes it ideal

for industrial applications), but it

also gives you higher speeds

at greater distances. These

extenders, in particular, support

distances up to 1300 feet (396.2 m)

with the multimode version and

up to 6.25 miles (10.1 km) with the

single-mode version.

Both multimode and single-

mode kits include a local unit

(transmitter) and remote unit

Extend DVI and VGA video over fiber—and

control it all with a USB mouse and keyboard.

Key Features

SERVSWITCH DVI/VGA FIBER OPTIC EXTENDERS WITHUSB

(receiver) that communicate with

one another via a fiber

interconnection. Connect the

local unit to the computer CPU or

server directly with the included

USB Type A to Type B cable, and

attach your KVM console to the

remote unit.

Plug as many as four USB

peripherals into the remote unit—

or even more, if you add a USB

hub. Your USB keyboards, mice,

joysticks, microphones, speakers,

cameras, printers, scanners, and

other devices become resources

that all of your CPUs can share.

To set up a keyboard and mouse

console alongside the CPU at the

local end, plug a USB hub into the

single USB port on the local unit.

Video flexibility.

You can use the extenders

with today’s top-of-the-line DVI

(Digital Visual Interface) video

displays, which feature both

excellent picture quality and

higher transfer bandwidths.

What’s more, there’s no loss of

picture quality no matter the

distance transmitted. Built-in

video processors determine the

best resolution and pixel phase

for an optimized digitization.

Even though the extenders

work best when you use DVI

output from your computer’s

video card and DVI input to a

monitor, they’re flexible enough to

use with just VGA equipment, too.

You can even use a mix of

both DVI and VGA devices,

because the ServSwitch DVI/VGA

Fiber Optic Extenders with USB

support all combinations of DVI

and VGA graphics cards and

monitors. In a mixed analog/digital

application, use the Windows

program to optimize analog-to-

digital conversions.

Easy to fine-tune.

The extender units come with

various manual and automatic

Black Box Corporation • 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Tech Support: 724-746-5500 • www.blackbox.com • e-mail: [email protected]

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Application Using USB Hub at Local End

DVI Monitor

USB

Mouse

USB Keyboard

Remote Unit

USB Printer

USB Scanner

DVI Monitor

Fiber Optic

Cable

USB Mouse

USB Keyboard

Local Unit

USB 2.0 (4-Port)

Hub (IC147A-R2)

CPU

video-correction tools that are

accessible through the Windows

program.

The program’s menu for

manual operation includes

settings for adjusting the

temperature, hue, and saturation

of colors, and changing the

brightness and contrast.

Use the Windows program to

specify whether the input is

analog or digital and, if you’re

using analog VGA inputs, select

the resolution and refresh rate of

the video input at the remote end.

You can either keep it the same—

that is, have the remote unit

generate a screen resolution that

matches that of the source—or

specify the output display at a

fixed screen resolution,

regardless of that of the input

signal. Use as fixed resolution, for

instance, a server farm with many

different CPUs that have different

screen resolutions.

Upgrade firmware through the

programming port, too. Just plug

in the included programming

cable to transfer updates that you

download from the Black Box

Web site.

All settings store in EEPROM

memory.

For diagnostic purposes, both

local and remote units feature

LEDs that indicate link status,

when the devices are ready, and

when the units detect a video

signal or valid mode. There’s also

an LED to inform you of any

communication errors.

Recognize any of these

situations?

• You wait more than 30

minutes to get through to a

vendor’s tech support.

• The so-called “tech” can’t

help you or gives you the

wrong answer.

• You don’t have a purchase

order number and the tech

refuses to help you.

• It’s 9 p. m. and you need help,

but your vendor’s tech

support line is closed.

According to a survey by Data

Communications magazine, 90%

of network managers surveyed

say that getting the technical

support they need is extremely

important when choosing a

vendor. But even though network

managers pay anywhere from 10

to 20% of their overall purchase

price for a basic service and

support contract, the technical

support and service they receive

falls far short of their

expectations—and certainly isn’t

worth what they paid.

At Black Box, we guarantee

the best value and the best

support. You can even consult our

Technical Support Experts before

you buy if you need help selecting

just the right component for your

application.

Don’t waste time and

money—call Black Box today.

Why Buy From Black Box? Exceptional Value.Exceptional Tech Support.Period.

• (1) local unit

• (1) remote unit

• (2) universal power supplies ([1] for local unit, [1] for remote unit)

and (2) power cords

• (1) DVI-I video cable (DVI-I male-to-female)

• (1) USB Type A to Type B cable

• (1) DB9 male to RJ-11 programming cable

• (2) DVI-I to VGA adapters (DVI-I male to HD15 female)

• (1) VGA to DVI-I adapter (HD15 male to DVI-I female)

• Users’ manual

Packages Include

Ordering Information

ITEM CODE

ServSwitch DVI/VGA Fiber Optic Extenders with USB

Multimode................................................ACS253A-U-MM

Single-Mode .............................................ACS253A-U-SM

o rackmount your extenders, order…

19" Rackmount Kit....................................................RMK253A

ou may also need…

USB 2.0 (4-Port) Hub..............................................IC147A-R2

Ceramic Terminated Multimode Fiber Optic Cable,

SC–SC, Duplex, Riser, Custom Lengths............EFN4025

Single-Mode Fiber Optic Cable, Duplex, 9-µm/125-µm,

SC–SC, PVC, Custom Lengths ............................EFN5010

USB Version 1.1 Cables, Type A–Type B

3-ft. (0.9-m) ......................................................USB01-0003

10-ft. (3-m) .........................................................USB01-0010

Video Compatibility: Analog:

VGA to UXGA (separate sync,

composite sync, or sync-on-

green);

Digital: DVI

Video Resolution (Maximum):

Monitor:

VGA: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;

DVI: 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz;

Local access: VGA: 1600 x 1200;

DVI: 1280 x 1024

Distances (Maximum):

Interconnection without reboost:

Multimode: 62.5 µ:

650 ft. (198.1 m);

50 µ: 1300 ft. (396.2 m);

Single-mode: 9 µm: 6.25 mi.

(10.1 km)

Fiber Optic Beam Divergence:

ACS253A-U-MM: 12º;

ACS253A-U-SM: 4º

Fiber Optic Wavelength:

ACS253A-U-MM: 850 nm;

ACS253A-U-SM: 1300 nm

Fiber Optic Total Output Power:

ACS253A-U-MM:

< 400 µ W (as defined by IEC:

50-mm aperture at 10-cm

distance);

< 70 µ W (as defined by FDA:

7-mm aperture at 20-cm

distance);

ACS253A-U-SM:

< 2000 µ W (as defined by IEC:

50-mm aperture at 10-cm

distance);

< 180 µ W (as defined by FDA:

7-mm aperture at 20-cm

distance)

Receiver Typical Sensitivity

(Average Power):

ACS253A-U-MM: -20 dBm

(-17 dBm maximum);

ACS253A-U-SM: -22 dBm

(-20 dBm maximum)

Receiver Optical Budget Total:

ACS253A-U-MM: -14 dBm

(-6.5 dBm minimum);

ACS253A-U-SM: -18 dBm

(-8 dBm minimum)

Transmitter Typical Launch Power

(Average) Into Fiber:

ACS253A-U-MM:

50 µ or 62.5 µ: -5 dBm

(-9.5 dBm minimum);

ACS253A-U-SM: 9 µ: -3 dBm

(-11 dBm minimum)

Connectors: USB: Local unit:

(1) USB Type A (CPU input);

Remote unit: (4) Type A

(output to USB 1.1.

compatible devices);

Interconnect: Both units:

(1) pair of SC;

Video: Both local and remote

units: (1) DVI-I M (for both DVI

and VGA connections)

Programming: Both local and

remote units: (1) RJ-11

Indicators: (4) LEDs on both local

and remote units:

(1) Communication Error (flashing

indicates errors detected);

(1) Link Status (flashing indicates

interconnection cable is not

connected or not functioning);

(1) Device Ready (on indicates

device is ready);

(1) Video Signal (on indicates a

video signal or valid mode is

detected)

Temperature Tolerance:

Operating: 50 to 113ºF (10 to 45ºC);

Storage: 23 to 131ºF (-5 to +55ºC)

Humidity Tolerance: 80%,

noncondensing

Power: 90–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz,

autosensing, external

Size: Each local and remote unit:

5.2"H x 6.7"W x 1.7"D

(13.2 x 17 x 4.3 cm)

Weight: Each local and remote unit:

2.2 lb. (1 kg)

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Black Box ACS253A-U-SM-R2 Datasheet

Brand: Black Box

Model: ACS253A-U-SM-R2

Category: Console extenders

Type: Datasheet

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